{
  "id": 18855209,
  "title": "Hodges and Medders score, Air Force clinches Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy in 24-21 win over Army",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/hodges-and-medders-score-air-force-clinches-commander-in-chiefs-18855209",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T03:54:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/11/07/hodges-and-medders-score-air-force-clinches-commander-in-chiefs-trophy-in-24-21-win-over-army"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "West Point, N.Y. (AP) — Kemper Hodges and Evan Medders each scored a touchdown as Air Force overcame Army 24-21 on Saturday to claim their inaugural Commander-in-Chief's Trophy since 2022. The Falcons achieved this milestone alongside a 14-9 triumph over Navy on October 3, marking the end of a prolonged drought in the series among the three Bowl Subdivision service academies. With this victory, Air Force (7-2) has extended their record to 22 trophy wins, six of which occurred under head coach Troy Calhoun, who boasts a 39-21-1 advantage against Army in the most continuous intersectional rivalry game. Hodges and Medders each contributed a touchdown in the first half, giving Air Force a 17-7 lead at halftime. However, Army (5-4) broke through in the third quarter following two consecutive scoring drives. On the opening play of the fourth quarter, Medders connected with tight end Simon Kibbee for a 6-foot-6 touchdown, securing the lead for Air Force. Later, Air Force's Korey Johnson intercepted a pass from Army, but a fourth-down stop by the Black Knights along the goal line reclaimed possession. Army managed a three-and-out and a punt with 5:18 remaining, and Air Force capitalized by marching down the field and sealing the win with 1 minute and 16 seconds left. Godspower Nwawuihe and Bryson Luter powered the Black Knights' ground game with a touchdown each and 82 and 81 yards, respectively. Air Force will host San Jose State the following Saturday.",
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    "Kemper Hodges and Evan Medders score touchdowns for Air Force.",
    "Air Force clinches inaugural Commander-in-Chief's Trophy since 2022.",
    "Hodges and Medders each contribute a touchdown in the first half."
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        "title": "Hodges and Medders score, Air Force clinches Commander-in-Chief's Trophy in 24-21 win over Army",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/hodges-and-medders-score-air-force-clinches-commander-in-chiefs",
        "published": "2026-11-08T03:54:14.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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